Adding a Shared hosting plan to your domain-only account

Overview

Purchasing and registering a domain is an important first step in setting up your account at DreamHost. In order to make your website viewable on the Internet, you must then set up a hosting plan for your domain.

This article walks you through the simple steps of adding a Shared (Happy Hosting) plan to your domain by using your DreamHost panel. You can also add WordPress, email, and a certificate to your domain, which are also described below.

Creating an email address

Installing an SSL certificate with Let’s Encrypt

Having a secure website is critical today, and you can accomplish that by adding an SSL certificate to your domain. An SSL certificate helps to ensure your visitor's data remains secure and even potentially helps with search rankings. DreamHost offers several types of SSL certificates. View the following articles for further details: